mrdstr

Nobody works on anything anymore so don't be fooled into thinking this is a modern car problem. Bicycles are pretty damn simple, yet most people still need a bike shop to do basic maintenance. Appliances and electronics are the same. Some of us are just curious, resourceful, and frugal with just enough time to spare. I think if you lack one of these, you are more likely to punt the problem to someone else.

Getting back to topic, confirmed how to successfully read the GT3 oil dipstick conversion and it matches the center console for me. For me, I cannot read the level on the dipstick directly due to the ridged/textured design of the dipstick. I use a rag, dry the dipstick, rewet it, and roll it onto the clean rag, which reveal the level side by side with the dipstick. Like the aircooled cars, this has to be done with engine at operating temps and engine running.

QwikKotaTX

Haha, what did I start? I understand the frustration with kids and not wanting to get their hands dirty. I at least have 1 that will help me work on cars or the golf cart (we put a lift kit on) and he loves the Turbo. A lot of the service based apps and companies that are available cater to those who have no desire to do things themselves. Some teenagers don't even want to get a license and be able to drive themselves around which is bizarre to me.

2fcknfst

Just ground off 3 inches of tailpipe from my old Burban because one of the 'kids' backed it into something solid and squished the end closed, and then couldn't figure out why it was running so poorly....

These 'kids' are highly educated 'engineers', or 'engineers in training' and quite frankly do not seem to have the basic sense to investigate the simplest of changes that happen upon them.

2fcknfst

Thank God I'm not a degenerate...

QwikKotaTX

That takes skill to crush an exhaust pipe closed. I fear the day mine are driving by themselves. The golf cart, although frowned upon by the HOA Karens, has been good for teaching mine how to drive. After a few drinks at a neighbors house it's safer to have my Son pilot, lol.

911 Rod

Having a beer watching my diff drain while praying for snow.

2fcknfst

You can have two.

2fcknfst

Indeed it does; that's probably where the education comes in...

kamlung

i have a theory about this...

when i was growing up (didn't want to generalize "we"). there were no cell phones or internet (thank god none of my stupidity was recorded in hs). our way to socialize was to hang with our friends and a driver's license was my 'freedom' to be able to meet up with friends. if you wanted something back then, you had to go out and get it.

nowadays, kids have everything at the push of a button and can socialize without going anywhere. need soap? Amazon. hungry? uber eats. so why need a car?

2fcknfst

Very sound theory.

sdematt

My dad said the same thing when he had it for a few days or weeks or whatever. He said everyone came up to him at the gas station all the time.

It's a great colour.

2fcknfst

I was just disappointed the chicks wouldn't ask me about the built 3.8l...

QwikKotaTX

Yep. The video game chat room thing, or whatever it is called, keeps them connected. At least mine still want to hang out with their friends which is good. I didn't even have a cell phone until Sophomore year of college so a car was essential to my happiness, hah.

As far as the topic goes; I replaced the fog lights in my car and topped off the oil. I will have to say the design of the release/locking cam mechanism to remove and replace the headlamp assembly is amazing. The headlights on my Ram are a huge pain and require the entire radiator shroud and front grille to be removed.

2fcknfst

I had a Brick in high school, then, never looked back.

PaleAle

All 3 of my "Gen Z" boys are into cars.

The oldest changes his own oil & brakes, when needed.
The middle one is well on his way to his mechanical engineering degree. He gets pissed if I have anyone else work on his 2001 Cobra.
My youngest is in an AutoTech program and wants to become an engineer. He was recently hired by Tesla as a tech really enjoys it. He figured out how to tune his E36 and makes some side money doing. At least twice a month he'll have 2-4 friends over to work on an E36 or E46, lowering cars, exhausts, or just cleaning them. Our house & my tools are always open...they do have to power spray the driveway.